Blenheim Grange Play Area, Carbrooke

Brief

Design a playground to cater for children from the following age groups; from 2‐5 years old, 5‐13 years old and 13 years +. Also include playground equipment that is inclusive and wheelchair accessible.

The space allocated for the play area is in a centrally located spot that will become a focal point for the local residents of Blenheim Grange.

The Solution

The parish council were very active in the design phase of this project

As always by working together with the parish council we have designed a play area that has transformed a once barren, empty area into a bustling community space were children of all ages play together, teenagers hang out and adults meet for a chat.

“ “There’s a great atmosphere on the estate now. The youngsters are not out in the streets so much now and the atmosphere is completely different.” ”
Phil Sampher
Chair of the Blenheim Grange Residents’ Association

More Information

This has been a really exiting project for the community of Blenheim Grange and the whole team at Action Play & Leisure.

It was great to know that after years of meetings, planning and hard work by the parish council and local residents the play area at Blenheim Grange had finally become a reality.

Debbie Muller, chair of Carbrooke Parish Council, said the area had attracted “longing gazes” from the estate’s children during its construction.

“We are over the moon that the play area is now in, there is something there for everybody, from toddlers to older children, and they’ve put up a teenage activity shelter for older children.”